Two Nottinghamshire Healthcare nurses named as finalists in the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards in the Excellence in Palliative Care Nursing Award category.

Two community staff nurses have been named finalists in national awards for outstanding palliative and end-of-life care.

Jill Allsop and Lucy Morley, nurses at Nottinghamshire Healthcare, were named as finalists in the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards in the Excellence in Palliative Care Nursing Award category.

The awards recognise and celebrate excellence in palliative and end of life care.

Jill was described as being an experienced staff nurse who works tirelessly to support our palliative and end-of-life patients, making their priorities her priorities and ensuring that their experience at end of life is a positive one.

She was said to always advocate for her palliative patients and would often stay late to ensure their needs are met and they have the services in place that they required.

Jill was known to be kind, caring and compassionate and builds meaningful relationships with patients, relatives, and carers to ensure that communication is effective and that everyone involved in the patient’s care feels supported, informed, and respected.

The healthcare professional’s presence was described as bringing comfort and reassurance during some of life’s most difficult times.

The other finalist, Lucy, was said to provide outstanding care for palliative patients within the community.

She consistently receives positive feedback from families, some referring to her as ‘an angel’, and describe the care she delivers to be kind, compassionate, caring, and that they are forever grateful for her care and support in their time of need.

Lucy is known to always go above and beyond, and when visiting patients, she provides detailed and proactive care and considers every aspect of care that may be needed for each visit.

She is described as being knowledgeable, responsive and ‘patients are very lucky to have a nurse like Lucy caring for them’.

Amy Eagle, Care Group director of Community Health and Specialist Services at Nottinghamshire Healthcare said: “Huge congratulations to Jill and Lucy on being shortlisted in these awards.

“They are both dedicated to delivering compassionate care, and ensuring our palliative and end of life patients, and their families, receive the care and support they need during such a difficult time.

“Wishing them both the best of luck for the ceremony.”

The awards ceremony will take place on June 27, where the winners will be announced.